Destination Weddings

Barbados

12 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Barbados

Barbados pairs soft west coast beaches with plantation houses and a proper rum heritage. It is easy to reach from the UK and well practised at hosting British couples and their guests.

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Best timeDec to May

The dry season outside hurricane months

Flight time9 hours

Direct from Gatwick with British Airways

VisaNo visa

Complete the online immigration and customs form before arrival

Legal weddingLegally binding

Apply in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs for a licence, with passports and any divorce papers

Top tipOfficiant first

Book your officiant first. They give you the letter the Ministry needs before issuing your licence

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

12 venues in Barbados

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Barbados wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner